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cliff. >>> new this morning, iran's state television is reporting the country's navy started training drills in the strait of hormuz. that area sees 20% of the oil pass through it. the state tv report says that the programs include more ships, submarines and jet fighters. they've warned other ships to stay away from the site until after the new year. >>> melissa mollet joins us from the live desk with more. good morning, melissa. >> good morning. the search is on for 23 pakistani policemen who appear to have been kidnapped by the taliban. they went missing thursday. two northwest posts were -- two policemen were also killed at that time. melissa mollet, news 4. >>> thank you so much. the army general who helped force saddam hussein out of kuwait died. norman schwarzkopf died of complication frs pneumonia. stormin' norman execute theed the first gulf war. a friend of his said schwarzkopf was in love with america and was possessed by a sense of duty. >> i think america suffered a tremendous loss with the loss of a great patriot. >> schwarzkopf retired from the army in 1991 and led a qui
cliff. >>> new this morning, iran's state television is reporting the country's navy started training drills in the strait of hormuz. that area sees 20% of the oil pass through it. the state tv report says that the programs include more ships, submarines and jet fighters. they've warned other ships to stay away from the site until after the new year. >>> melissa mollet joins us from the live desk with more. good morning, melissa. >> good morning. the search is on for 23...
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. >>> we have gone off the fiscal cliff this morning. but all hope is not lost as congress and the white house move closer to a deal. >>> plus a historic new year's morning in maryland as same sex couples waste no time saying i do. good morning everybody. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. welcome to news4 today. it is tuesday, january 1st. gorgeous -- i was going to say gorgeous night. no, gorgeous morning because i haven't slept. >> a lot of people are saying the exact same thing. gorgeous morning on this january 1st. it is cold. if you're heading out to maybe breakfast or you're just waking up. >> yeah. let's check the forecast now. here's tom. >> or just getting home. good morning and good night. as we start off this morning, we do have a lot of cloudiness. there is a front that's going to be approaching us later today. by the time you're waking back up again, you may have a few flurries flying outside your window. storm team 4 radar showing a few scattered maybe rain, sprinkles reaching the ground. eastern n
. >>> we have gone off the fiscal cliff this morning. but all hope is not lost as congress and the white house move closer to a deal. >>> plus a historic new year's morning in maryland as same sex couples waste no time saying i do. good morning everybody. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. welcome to news4 today. it is tuesday, january 1st. gorgeous -- i was going to say gorgeous night. no, gorgeous morning because i haven't slept. >> a lot...
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morning we have gone over the fiscal cliff. now, it all depends on what happens in the house and that is no sure thing. details of the deal in just a few moments here. first, good morning of the welcome to news4 today. happy new year. i'm aaron gilchrist. >>> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. today is tuesday, january 1st. happy new year everybody. >> 4, 3, 2, 1! . happy new year! >> i hope you got a good smooch. nearly a million revelers brought in 2013 in new york with lots of kisses and cheers. they jammed times kwar to see the crystal ball drop. crews are busy cleaning up the mess left behind. >>> as we take a live look outside here. 2013 off to a bit of a chilly start. not too bad right now. tom kierein is here with our first day of the year forecast. tom? >> good morning. there's a cloudy sky over the metro area. those clouds are producing a few scattered sprinkles. they're associated with a front coming through here. all these areas in green are mostly sprinkles. there may be a few scattered flurries mixing in. i stepp
morning we have gone over the fiscal cliff. now, it all depends on what happens in the house and that is no sure thing. details of the deal in just a few moments here. first, good morning of the welcome to news4 today. happy new year. i'm aaron gilchrist. >>> i'm erika gonzalez in for eun yang. today is tuesday, january 1st. happy new year everybody. >> 4, 3, 2, 1! . happy new year! >> i hope you got a good smooch. nearly a million revelers brought in 2013 in new york with...
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the senate passes a deal on the fiscal cliff but hurdles to clear this morning. >> history is being made in maryland today. same sex couples can legally wed. >> also ahead, still celebrating, red skin's nation. sunday's victory over the cowboys. fox 5 morning news at 7:00 starts right now. >> this is fox 5 morning news.
the senate passes a deal on the fiscal cliff but hurdles to clear this morning. >> history is being made in maryland today. same sex couples can legally wed. >> also ahead, still celebrating, red skin's nation. sunday's victory over the cowboys. fox 5 morning news at 7:00 starts right now. >> this is fox 5 morning news.
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brandi hitt explains how it is tied to the fiscal cliff. >> good morning. call it the dairy cliff. starting new year's day, the price of milk could double if congress does not have a new farm bill. a 1949 law kicks in that would force the government to pay dairy farmers much higher prices for milk. sales of new homes it jumped 4.4% last month to the fastest pace in 2.5 years. new home sales up more than 15% over the past year. ford will expand a half-dozen plants in michigan creating 2300 jobs. it's part of the companies promised to invest $6.2 billion in its u.s. plants and create 12,000 jobs by 2015. the biggest movie flop of 2012 is. is. " it grossed a total of $264, meaning two dozen people bought tickets. >> hi, my name is ryan king. i'm from vienna. hail to the chee redskins. good morning, washington. >> chuck pagano will return to the sidelines at lucas oil stadium to coach the indianapolis colts when they take on the houston texans. this completes his comeback from leukemia and the comeback season which saw andrew luck take them to the playoffs. >> we talk about the will to
brandi hitt explains how it is tied to the fiscal cliff. >> good morning. call it the dairy cliff. starting new year's day, the price of milk could double if congress does not have a new farm bill. a 1949 law kicks in that would force the government to pay dairy farmers much higher prices for milk. sales of new homes it jumped 4.4% last month to the fastest pace in 2.5 years. new home sales up more than 15% over the past year. ford will expand a half-dozen plants in michigan creating 2300...
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. >>> our big story this morning, avoiding the fiscal cliff. the president and lawmakers don't have a lot of time. there are only a few days until the deadline. >> president obama is hosting top leaders from the house and senate at the white house for more talks later this afternoon. fox5's sherri ly is live at the white house with the latest. >> reporter: good morning, tony, good morning, sarah. the tone here in washington hasn't changed much since before christmas, and now we have days to go before the deadline and the nation going over this fiscal cliff. the president is hoping that this afternoon's meeting at the white house with congressional democrat and republican leaders will help break the standoff. both sides continue to play the blame game here. senate majority leader reid attacked house leader boehner for blocking a vote while the gop led house isn't due back until sunday, a day before the deadline to avert the tax increases and spending cuts that could send the nation into recession again. the differences between the two sides, dem
. >>> our big story this morning, avoiding the fiscal cliff. the president and lawmakers don't have a lot of time. there are only a few days until the deadline. >> president obama is hosting top leaders from the house and senate at the white house for more talks later this afternoon. fox5's sherri ly is live at the white house with the latest. >> reporter: good morning, tony, good morning, sarah. the tone here in washington hasn't changed much since before christmas, and...
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the fiscal cliff of course has been the big albatross the last few months. a big sigh of relief for stocks on the last day of the year. the markets enjoyed a late day rally in the final session of 2012. that helped to push the dow to a solid gain for the year. checking these numbers, we can do this with a smile on our face for the year. the dow rows 7.3% -- rose 7.3%. nasdaq was up 16% for all of 2012. the s&p 500 climbed 13%. the dow closed at 13,104 after surging 166 points or 1.3%. that gain broke a five-day losing streak and marks the biggest rally on the final day of the year ever. the nasdaq up by 59 points or 2% and the s&p 500 added 23 points or 1.7%. one of the biggest questions about the fiscal cliff has been what will it mean for our taxes and what we do know at this point, the deal hashed out between the white house and congress includes the first increases to top income tax rates in nearly two decades. they also set new thresholds for determining what rich is when we're thinking about rich while leaving most people's tax rates unchanged. 99% of
the fiscal cliff of course has been the big albatross the last few months. a big sigh of relief for stocks on the last day of the year. the markets enjoyed a late day rally in the final session of 2012. that helped to push the dow to a solid gain for the year. checking these numbers, we can do this with a smile on our face for the year. the dow rows 7.3% -- rose 7.3%. nasdaq was up 16% for all of 2012. the s&p 500 climbed 13%. the dow closed at 13,104 after surging 166 points or 1.3%. that...
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cliff. senate law makes smakers say th planning to work through the weekend to come to an agreement. all sides say they're getting closer to a deal. they're trying to avoid a tax hike on all americans as well as deep spending cuts, but the president said the american people are growing tired of what seems to be never ending gridlock and partisan bickering. >> the american people are not going to have any patience for a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. not right now. the economy is growing, but sustaining that trend is going to require elected officials to do their jobs. >> right now the plan is to come to an agreement then send it to the senate for a vote. house would then take a vote, which could take place as late as january 2nd. the president will sit down for an exclusive one on one interview with "meet the press" moderator david gregory. they will discuss the fiscal cliff and other key issues. you can see it here tomorrow at 10:30. >>> we're a little more than 36 hours a
cliff. senate law makes smakers say th planning to work through the weekend to come to an agreement. all sides say they're getting closer to a deal. they're trying to avoid a tax hike on all americans as well as deep spending cuts, but the president said the american people are growing tired of what seems to be never ending gridlock and partisan bickering. >> the american people are not going to have any patience for a politically self-inflicted wound to our economy. not right now. the...
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negotiations resume this morning on capitol hill as lawmakers try to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. >> secretary of state hillary clinton remains in a new york hospital this morning so doctors can treat her for a blood clot. >> redskins fans get a chance to buy playoff ticket later this morning after the team's big win over the cowboys. we'll have much more on the stories throughout the morning. good morning everyone. i'm erika gonzalez. >> i'm richard jordan. eun yang and aaron gilchrist are off today. many public transit agencies are running on modified schedules today. metro rail will stay open two hours later closing at 2:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. metro rail and buses are running on a regular weekend schedule. the march rain will operate the penn and brunswick lines on an s schedule. there will be no service on the camden line. the virginia railway express is running on a holiday schedule. >>> a chilly start to the morning as you head out the door. storm team 4 meteorologist veronica johnson is here with us. to tell us about your new year's eve forecast. how everything is shapi
negotiations resume this morning on capitol hill as lawmakers try to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. >> secretary of state hillary clinton remains in a new york hospital this morning so doctors can treat her for a blood clot. >> redskins fans get a chance to buy playoff ticket later this morning after the team's big win over the cowboys. we'll have much more on the stories throughout the morning. good morning everyone. i'm erika gonzalez. >> i'm richard jordan. eun yang and...
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cliff deadline approaches. watch the interview this sunday morning at 10:30 here on nbc 4. >>> a huge turnout at the what's called the nation's gun show in shantilly, virginia, today. thousands of people attended. some vendors sold out. it is marred by controversy following the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. darcy spencer has our report. >> reporter: it's the second oldest gun show in the commonwealth of virginia and talk of enacting tighter gun control laws is drawing in buyers. >> a lot of people buying the assault-type rifles because they're afraid they're going to be banned. >> reporter: dealer bob starr says he sold every rifle but this one within an hour and 40 minutes on the opening day of the three-day show. why are so many people buying? >> one thing. fear. fear. >> this is the logic of the leaders of the nra to add more guns around our schools. >> reporter: there was an anti-gun protest outside the show, still hundreds of people lined up to get in even before the doors opened
cliff deadline approaches. watch the interview this sunday morning at 10:30 here on nbc 4. >>> a huge turnout at the what's called the nation's gun show in shantilly, virginia, today. thousands of people attended. some vendors sold out. it is marred by controversy following the shooting at sandy hook elementary school in connecticut. darcy spencer has our report. >> reporter: it's the second oldest gun show in the commonwealth of virginia and talk of enacting tighter gun control...
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cliff. we'll have updates on our website, wusa9.com and the latest tonight on 9 news at 6:00, 7:00, and 11:00. >>> same-sex marriages got underway in earnest today, all across maryland. a wide cross of people are tieing the knot. among them more than half a dozen couples who literally lined up to wed at a water front end on maryland's eastern shores. our scott broom reports. >> reporter: at the black walnut point in, couples nervously prepared for the ceremonies and the wedding photographer scramble. a couple who wedded at midnight after a 15-year relationship and previous marriage to men came on to cheer the others in just married hats. >> it was magical. >> we are gathered here today to celebrate love. the love that has been freely given to us. >> reporter: clayton and wayne of baltimore stood under a water front gazebo to exchange vows cementing a six-year relationship. >> i now pronounce you married, you may kiss your spouse. >> yay! [ applause ] >> reporter: that was kick to be through
cliff. we'll have updates on our website, wusa9.com and the latest tonight on 9 news at 6:00, 7:00, and 11:00. >>> same-sex marriages got underway in earnest today, all across maryland. a wide cross of people are tieing the knot. among them more than half a dozen couples who literally lined up to wed at a water front end on maryland's eastern shores. our scott broom reports. >> reporter: at the black walnut point in, couples nervously prepared for the ceremonies and the wedding...
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." >> we are less than two days away from the looming fiscal cliff. this morning we are looking ahead to a possible vote on capitol hill to prevent that. >> and also this morning, your forecast. and it's going to be a chilly one. >> it is, angie. this is a put down your toothbrush moment and look at the gorgeous sky cover we have here with the clouds and the sun reflecting off the bottom. we are 38 degrees, and humidity is 55%. and winds are out of the west at 15. and we have a bit of a windchill. 34 is the number, and it feels like 23 in martinsburg and 29 downtown as you step outside. so bundle up today. if you dress for the 20s i promise you will be better off than the forecasted high of 39, because it's really never going to feel quite that warm with the busy northwest winds. we have your new year's eve forecast ahead, and we will see you in a bit. >>> and it could make or break their push for the playoffs tonight. it's a game that puts a lot on the line. the winner clinches the nfc east title and isplayoffs, and the redskins still could make the
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. >>> first up tonight at 6:00, breaking news on the fiscal cliff. talks on capitol hill. house republicans are meeting for the second time today to decide what to do with a bill passed in the senate early this morning. >> some house members don't like the deal because it doesn't include spending cuts. but if they opt to make changes, senate leaders say that there will be anyone around to vote on it. the issue would be left important the new congress to handle and whole process would start from scratch after the new members are sworn in later this week. jennifer johnson is live on capitol hill tonight with more on the back and forth we have seen all day today. jennifer? >> good evening. that's right. house went into session at noontime today. since then meeting after meeting but no vote. at this point it does not look like there will be a rote on the senate bill that passed at 2:00 a.m. this morning. it does not appear the house will vote on that bill. tense new year for john boehner as he meets with fellow republicans whether to okay the fiscal cliff bill passed overwhelm
. >>> first up tonight at 6:00, breaking news on the fiscal cliff. talks on capitol hill. house republicans are meeting for the second time today to decide what to do with a bill passed in the senate early this morning. >> some house members don't like the deal because it doesn't include spending cuts. but if they opt to make changes, senate leaders say that there will be anyone around to vote on it. the issue would be left important the new congress to handle and whole process...
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nature at its most delicious. . >>> you know there is a lot at stake in the fiscal cliff talks besides the looming tax hikes. fox's peter deucey has a look at the latest in massive cuts that could be coming to the defense department. >> reporter: senator lindsay graham told me this morning his phone rang during dinner saturday night. it was defense secretary leon panetta calling to say he had been told that the bill to avoid the fiscal cliff will not include anything to avoid sequestration. on tuesday, leon panetta will have to write 800,000 layoff notices to the defense contractors. >> if the president doesn't deal with this, is a cloudy commander in chief. i would be very disappointed in the president as commander in chief and disappointed in the republican party for allowing this to even be a possibility. >> reporter: sequestration is designed to be painful. it was the penalty the congress imposed on itself last year. now, half of the cuts are directed at the pentagon but president obama said today the dramatic across the board cuts can be offset by raising taxes on the rich. >> if
nature at its most delicious. . >>> you know there is a lot at stake in the fiscal cliff talks besides the looming tax hikes. fox's peter deucey has a look at the latest in massive cuts that could be coming to the defense department. >> reporter: senator lindsay graham told me this morning his phone rang during dinner saturday night. it was defense secretary leon panetta calling to say he had been told that the bill to avoid the fiscal cliff will not include anything to avoid...
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where neglect smagss stand at this hour as we edge closer to going over the fiscal cliff. >> the dream season continues for redskins fans after the team's big win over the cowboys. has them playoff bound this morning. >>> can you believe that? >> going to be a happy new year for everyone. good morning, i'm richard jor n jordan, i'm erika gonzalez.
where neglect smagss stand at this hour as we edge closer to going over the fiscal cliff. >> the dream season continues for redskins fans after the team's big win over the cowboys. has them playoff bound this morning. >>> can you believe that? >> going to be a happy new year for everyone. good morning, i'm richard jor n jordan, i'm erika gonzalez.
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bus. >>> now to a news alert this morning. a fiscal cliff deal has been reached by the senate. this after members approved the deal early this morning in an 89-8 vote. >> the bill now heads to the house where its future in the republican-controlled body remains uncertain. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill this morning with the latest on this situation. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you. the deal making continue well into the night with the vote coming at 2:00 in the morning. as you said, the vote -- the bill passed 89-8. shortly after the vote, president obama said while neither decembers nor republicans got everything they wanted, this agreement is the right thing to do for our country and the house should pass it without delay. now, house speaker john boehner and his leadership team say they need it review the bill before putting it up for a vote. that could happen late today or perhaps wednesday. in the deal approved by the tonight, income tax rates will stay the same for most americans. individuals making $400,000 and couples making $450,000 will s
bus. >>> now to a news alert this morning. a fiscal cliff deal has been reached by the senate. this after members approved the deal early this morning in an 89-8 vote. >> the bill now heads to the house where its future in the republican-controlled body remains uncertain. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill this morning with the latest on this situation. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you. the deal making continue well into the night with the vote...
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. >>> this morning's big story is the fiscal cliff. with the clock ticking, president obama is inviting top lawmakers to the white house today. >> he will meet with both republican and democratic leaders to try to find an agreement on avoiding this fiscal cliff. sherry ly is live at the white house this morning with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. the tone here in washington hasn't really changed much since before christmas. now, with days to go before going over that so-called fiscal cliff, the president is hoping today's 3:00 meeting here at the white house with democratic and republican leaders will help avoid this standoff. both sides continue to play the blame game though. senate majority leader harry reid attacked house speaker john boehner for blocking a vote on a potential deal while the gop led house isn't due back until sunday, just one day before the deadline to avoid the automatic tax increases in spending cuts that could send the nation into recession. the differences between the two sides remain intact. democrats w
. >>> this morning's big story is the fiscal cliff. with the clock ticking, president obama is inviting top lawmakers to the white house today. >> he will meet with both republican and democratic leaders to try to find an agreement on avoiding this fiscal cliff. sherry ly is live at the white house this morning with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. the tone here in washington hasn't really changed much since before christmas. now, with days to go before going over...
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the fiscal cliff is scaring investors. stocks sank friday as the economy inches closer to going over the edge. the dow was down 120 points. the nasdaq down 29. the s&p slipped 13 and a half points. >>> the stock market is on track, though, for its fourth straight year of gains. the dow is up overall nearly 8%. the nasdaq has rallied more than 15% so far this year. the stock market is closed tomorrow for the christmas break. there will still be plenty of economic reports to sift through this week, including the latest on home prices and sales, consumer confidence and jobless claims. >>> it's not only investors but washington's failure to agree on a budget is affecting everyday americans' confidence about their finances. the university of michigan says its consumer sentiment index for december fell sharply from november's five-year high. more than one in four people surveyed cited concerns about higher taxes. >>> these are definitely the times we need comfort food the most. thank goodness twinkies, wonder bread and devil dog
the fiscal cliff is scaring investors. stocks sank friday as the economy inches closer to going over the edge. the dow was down 120 points. the nasdaq down 29. the s&p slipped 13 and a half points. >>> the stock market is on track, though, for its fourth straight year of gains. the dow is up overall nearly 8%. the nasdaq has rallied more than 15% so far this year. the stock market is closed tomorrow for the christmas break. there will still be plenty of economic reports to sift...
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. >> we are following breaking news out of washington where the senate approved a fiscal cliff deal. they voted this morning around 2:00. 89 voted for and 8 voted against. the senate package will keep the expiring tax cuts in place for those earning less than 400,000 and couples earning less than 450,000. unemployment insurance will be extended a year to 2 million people. that heads to the house and for final approval that's expecteded morning or by -- expecteded this morning or -- expected this morning or by lunchtime. >>> thousands gathered to remember loved one who is couldn't be here. 216 people were murdered in baltimore city in 2012. last night, there was a vigil honoring them all. victims families politicians and faith community members stood together outside the war memorial building. the mayor explained even though other violent crimes are down, homicides in baltimore city are up. >> the people who we lost to violence on streets, our sons and daughters and brothers and sisters, the loss is trammingic to their families and to the city -- tragic to the families and the city. >
. >> we are following breaking news out of washington where the senate approved a fiscal cliff deal. they voted this morning around 2:00. 89 voted for and 8 voted against. the senate package will keep the expiring tax cuts in place for those earning less than 400,000 and couples earning less than 450,000. unemployment insurance will be extended a year to 2 million people. that heads to the house and for final approval that's expecteded morning or by -- expecteded this morning or --...
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. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the fiscal cliff bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. baner has not endorse -- boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated a deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making under $450,000. it also postpones harsh across- the-board spending cuts for a few months. >> this shouldn't be itself model for how we do -- be the model for how we do things around here but i think we can say we've done some good for the country. >> families will make up today to the assurances their taxes won't go up $2200 each. >> reporter: president obama praised the senate agreement and urged the house to act without delay. capitol hill is quiet right now after an unprecedented late night. normally these halls would stay empty on new year's day but both the house and senate are in session with billions
. >> reporter: house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the fiscal cliff bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. baner has not endorse -- boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated a deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making...
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what about the path that ends at the end of the fiscal cliff. senators should be back at it. the house reconvened this morning. such new year's eve appearances are on the hill. senate minority leader mitch mcconnell and joe biden kept in place to avoid $200 billion in tax increases. broad stroke spending cuts and domestic and defense spending. they would take effect gradually over a period beginning at midnight if the white house and congress can't reconcile their differences. it appeared to have been movement on the cost of living increases for social security recipients. opposition to the white house's proposed rate of increase was dropped but the common ground is even shaky. the fierce disagreement over whether the bush era tax cut with the top income earners should be allowed to expire while middle income earners would see tax relief. the sticking point is over where the income line should be separating those who should continue to see the tax cuts from those who would see them go away. it's about slowing spending and deficit reduction. >> make no mistake. there will be r
what about the path that ends at the end of the fiscal cliff. senators should be back at it. the house reconvened this morning. such new year's eve appearances are on the hill. senate minority leader mitch mcconnell and joe biden kept in place to avoid $200 billion in tax increases. broad stroke spending cuts and domestic and defense spending. they would take effect gradually over a period beginning at midnight if the white house and congress can't reconcile their differences. it appeared to...
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so we will move on to the fiscal cliff. the house and senate on christmas break. the president vacationing in hawaii and you are looking at a pretty hefty tax hike if they don't come to an agreement. law makers have one week to come up with a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. some republicans now say the president wants the country to go over the cliff. last week president -- last week's speaker of the house john boehner failed to get the plan b passed but he failed to even bring to a vote. and if his own party that kept it from happening. so as the bickering continues over who is to blame the president and speaker left town after making the parting pitches. >> the work towards a package that prevanes tax hike on mid -- prevents a tax hike on middle class americans protect unemployment insurance for 2 million americans and lays the groundwork for further work on both growth and deficit reduction. >> the president's solution of raising tax rates would be redink as far as the eye could see and it would hurt jobs. >> president obama says that he will cut his holiday va
so we will move on to the fiscal cliff. the house and senate on christmas break. the president vacationing in hawaii and you are looking at a pretty hefty tax hike if they don't come to an agreement. law makers have one week to come up with a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. some republicans now say the president wants the country to go over the cliff. last week president -- last week's speaker of the house john boehner failed to get the plan b passed but he failed to even bring to a vote. and...
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fiscal cliff. two republican senators on the sunday talk shows yesterday say they agree with the president's position that both sides should avoid tax hikes on middle-class americans. also, nra executive said the group would not support any new gun laws in this country. good morning this monday, december 24, 2012. we will begin this morning with your thoughts on religion and politics. as a religion influence your political decisions? also send us your tweet if you go to twitter.com -- we will begin with the sunday review section of the "the new york times" yesterday. we want to get your take on this. it does religion influence your politics? with more people saying they are unaffiliated. we want to get your take. here are some comments from facebook this morning. what are your thoughts on this december 24, 2012. it does religion influence your politics? let me show you this from "the new york times" this morning. a new poll out worldwide religion shows up that one out of six follows no religion. th
fiscal cliff. two republican senators on the sunday talk shows yesterday say they agree with the president's position that both sides should avoid tax hikes on middle-class americans. also, nra executive said the group would not support any new gun laws in this country. good morning this monday, december 24, 2012. we will begin this morning with your thoughts on religion and politics. as a religion influence your political decisions? also send us your tweet if you go to twitter.com -- we will...
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cliff solution today. he met with congressional leaders one on one for a last make it or break it negotiation. fox's ed henry takes a look at where things stand just days away from the fiscal cliff. >> timing is we're out of time. we got to do it now. that's why i said the next 24 hours will be very important. >> reporter: with the nation on the verge of the largest tax increase since toward war 2 president obama called congressional leaders to the white house for one last desperate shot at a -- world war ii, president obama called congressional leaders to the white house for one last desperate shot at a deal. some republicans believe the meeting with the president is really just for show. >> when the president calls congressional leaders to the white house, it's all political theater or they've got a deal. >> reporter: democrats insist the president tried for weeks to get an agreement on plan a, a $4 trillion debt deal, and after the failure of speaker john boehner's plan b mr. obama has taken the initiat
cliff solution today. he met with congressional leaders one on one for a last make it or break it negotiation. fox's ed henry takes a look at where things stand just days away from the fiscal cliff. >> timing is we're out of time. we got to do it now. that's why i said the next 24 hours will be very important. >> reporter: with the nation on the verge of the largest tax increase since toward war 2 president obama called congressional leaders to the white house for one last desperate...
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a deal to keep the country from going over the so-called fiscal cliff. president obama will meet with congressional leaders this afternoon with just four days left to reach an agreement. with time running out, it appears a deal at this point would likely include an extension of tax cuts for the middle class and a cancellation of spending cuts. an aide to senate minority leader mitch mcconnell says the republican senator is eager, quote-unquote, to hear from the president. >>> house lawmakers are heading back to washington ahead of a deal. john boehner called the house back into session for a rare sunday evening session. boehner says it's up to the senate to act. he says the house has done its part to -- it would extend existing tax cuts for all americans. >>> federal workers are told to take steps to prepare for possible furloughs if spending cuts that would be part of the fiscal cliff take effect. the office of personnel management issued new guidelines which state that employees will be given at least 60 days' notice before any furloughs of more than 2
a deal to keep the country from going over the so-called fiscal cliff. president obama will meet with congressional leaders this afternoon with just four days left to reach an agreement. with time running out, it appears a deal at this point would likely include an extension of tax cuts for the middle class and a cancellation of spending cuts. an aide to senate minority leader mitch mcconnell says the republican senator is eager, quote-unquote, to hear from the president. >>> house...
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we expect them to take up that new senate fiscal cliff bill that was passed in the wee hours of the morning. but a lot of democrats and republicans are kind of holding their noses this morning. >> it does not address the number one priority, creating good middle class jobs now. >> i don't love it, but i think it is a very good job of negotiating where there are some wins and some losses, and it's about even. >> it's not even a small ball, it's a ping pong ball of a proposal. so, i think it's awful. >> let's bring in jonathan clicho, communications director of "american crossroads," also democratic strategist richard goodstein. happy new year, guys. good morning. >> same to you, chris. >> happy new year, chris. >> what do you think of this deal? >> look, having everybody on both sides belly ache about it is going to be the name of the game for a couple reasons. one, we have a divided government. people shouldn't kid themselves when the republicans are controlling the house, democrats control the senate and the white house. this is going to be the new normal, and it has been. we've seen anyth
we expect them to take up that new senate fiscal cliff bill that was passed in the wee hours of the morning. but a lot of democrats and republicans are kind of holding their noses this morning. >> it does not address the number one priority, creating good middle class jobs now. >> i don't love it, but i think it is a very good job of negotiating where there are some wins and some losses, and it's about even. >> it's not even a small ball, it's a ping pong ball of a proposal....
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fans. >> also ahead, forget the fiscal cliff for now. congress is facing another big deadline that could impact what you could pay on something that is in just about everyone's refrigerator. we'll have more on what is called the milk cliff. have a good night. herere you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. >>> traffic is back to normal on the springfield interchange as virginia police continue to investigate a deadly accident that happened there. that accident did happen around 7:00 last night when a tractor- trailer stopped in traffic. it was rear ended by a pickup truck. three peopl
fans. >> also ahead, forget the fiscal cliff for now. congress is facing another big deadline that could impact what you could pay on something that is in just about everyone's refrigerator. we'll have more on what is called the milk cliff. have a good night. herere you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours....
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the senate passes a package to avoid the dreaded fiscal cliff. will the house do the same? melanie is live with what this means to you. >> from tokyo to new york city. celebrations around the world . later this hour, how to make a great resolution for 2013. and guess what? tips on how to stick to it. >> that's the biggest problem. >> that's the most important part. >> sure you think it's love but maybe your body is messing with you. how you may be able to tell the difference. plus a local sports star off the market. those stories coming up in our talkers of the day. good morning, everyone. >> good morning to you. >> i'm sarah simmons. >> i'm allison seymour. tony is off today . we're here to say happy new year. let's check out one of the count downs. that was the scene during the count down to 2013 in the big apple. where else right? more than a million people hit the chilly streets to watch the ball drop in times square. about a billion more watched on television. >> it's the best place. >> it was so comfortable in my base amount with my family watching it last night. it w
the senate passes a package to avoid the dreaded fiscal cliff. will the house do the same? melanie is live with what this means to you. >> from tokyo to new york city. celebrations around the world . later this hour, how to make a great resolution for 2013. and guess what? tips on how to stick to it. >> that's the biggest problem. >> that's the most important part. >> sure you think it's love but maybe your body is messing with you. how you may be able to tell the...
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even though, i'm sure fiscal cliff, we have a few more days, maybe weeks of using that one. hold off on that one. >> i want to see how many i can fit in here. still, another half-hour of "good morning washington" as we double down. redskins playoff fever. spoiler alert, sweeps the nation. rg3 is trending. taking a look outside as we count down to the end of 2012, another check >> 6:30 a.m. this monday morning and fans are buzzing about the nfc as -- nfc east champion redskins who now prepare for their first playoff appearance in years. and we are teetering over the fiscal cliff as lawmakers rates to prevent tax hikes and spending cuts before 2012 comes to an end. and a toddler is making waves on his snowboard. it is monday, january 31. i'm scott the income but cynne has the day off. -- i'm scott thune. the people have to bundle up? >> you have to bundle up above the clouds are moving in. it will help us at the midnight hour to keep the temperatures up. looking at up to 30's midnight. clouds will be moving in throughout the day. a couple more in the afternoon that we will hav
even though, i'm sure fiscal cliff, we have a few more days, maybe weeks of using that one. hold off on that one. >> i want to see how many i can fit in here. still, another half-hour of "good morning washington" as we double down. redskins playoff fever. spoiler alert, sweeps the nation. rg3 is trending. taking a look outside as we count down to the end of 2012, another check >> 6:30 a.m. this monday morning and fans are buzzing about the nfc as -- nfc east champion...
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the latest on the race to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers hope to make progress today as the clock winds down. good morning washington begins right now. live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning, washington. it is monday, december 31, new year's eve. cynne simpson has the day off. let's get to jacqui jeras. cold temperatures to finish off 2012. >> it is. it still feels warm and fuzzy after the redskins victory. you're supporting that nice victory tied there, scott. our weather had line for today a pretty decent day overall. the crowds will be on the increase slowly throughout the day. temperatures, we will be at or just above the seasonal averages mid 40's. we have changes on the way, with a light rain and snow max expected for your new year's day. nothing should impact your troubles. our temperatures this morning in the '20s and a few 30's. we have 30 at reagan national. 24 at dulles. 21 in culpeper. our express forecast, looki
the latest on the race to avoid the fiscal cliff. lawmakers hope to make progress today as the clock winds down. good morning washington begins right now. live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning, washington. it is monday, december 31, new year's eve. cynne simpson has the day off. let's get to jacqui jeras. cold temperatures to finish off 2012. >> it is. it still...
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of course over concerns about the fiscal cliff. the nasdaq lost more than 25 points and the s & p 500 was off by around 16 points. >>> real estate in ocean city is moving off the market at a very brisk pace right now. numbers from the coastal association of realtors shows a 25% reduction in the inventory of unsold condos in ocean city. that includes multi-million dollar properties. the data show contracts are up 14% year to date with settlements up 6%. inventory increased sharply from march through november after being flat from last december to last march. realtors say there is no single cause for this unusually busy sales market. >>> and there is redskins related financial news this morning. construction on the washington redskins training camp in richmond could start as soon as next week. the redskins have agreed to hold their summer training camp as part of an economic incentive deal with the state. the richmond city council approved an agreement thursday guaranteeing schools could use the facility. construction is expected to
of course over concerns about the fiscal cliff. the nasdaq lost more than 25 points and the s & p 500 was off by around 16 points. >>> real estate in ocean city is moving off the market at a very brisk pace right now. numbers from the coastal association of realtors shows a 25% reduction in the inventory of unsold condos in ocean city. that includes multi-million dollar properties. the data show contracts are up 14% year to date with settlements up 6%. inventory increased sharply...
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earlier this morning, the senate passed a plan to fend off the fiscal cliff. the deal was crafted by vice president joe biden and the senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. the senate vote was overwhelming, 89-8. that say big vote these days. and the senarepublican controll house left well before midnight, they have to take up the matter today. >> our most important priority is protecting middle class families. this legislation does that. >> this shouldn't be the model for how we do things around here, but i think we've done some good for the country. >> this is what the deal means for you and your family. bush era tax cuts extended for individuals earning less than $400,000 a year, and couples earning less than $450,000. unemployment benefits extended for a year for 2 million americans and a permanent adjustment for inflation, for the alternative minimum tax. a pretty big deal. wondering about spending cuts, keep wondering, lawmakers deferred. they will fight over those cuts over the next two months, probably again and again and again. despite the progress o
earlier this morning, the senate passed a plan to fend off the fiscal cliff. the deal was crafted by vice president joe biden and the senate minority leader mitch mcconnell. the senate vote was overwhelming, 89-8. that say big vote these days. and the senarepublican controll house left well before midnight, they have to take up the matter today. >> our most important priority is protecting middle class families. this legislation does that. >> this shouldn't be the model for how we...
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we are still talking about the fiscal cliff this morning. and we are joined now by virginia democrat jeremy connoly who came in on new year's eve. thank you so much. >> good to be here. >> your colleague was just on here congressman roe from tennessee. he was mentioning spending cuts being the big issue. but give me your take on this. your reaction. >> it is more than that. last time we balanced the budget under bill clinton, revenues and spending were inbalanced. we were spending and 20% coming in as revenue. those numbers have changed. we're at 24-25% spending, too high. revenue is down to 14-15%. too low. we have to lower spending and raise revenue. it's not rocket science. and the unwillingness. what my good friend phil roe didn't say on air was he's taken the pledge. never ever to raise taxes. all but 7 of my republican friends have taken that pledge which is a huge impediment to our getting something done. >> do they have to stick to that pledge? >> i hope they will renounce that pledge. the only pledge worth taking when you get electe
we are still talking about the fiscal cliff this morning. and we are joined now by virginia democrat jeremy connoly who came in on new year's eve. thank you so much. >> good to be here. >> your colleague was just on here congressman roe from tennessee. he was mentioning spending cuts being the big issue. but give me your take on this. your reaction. >> it is more than that. last time we balanced the budget under bill clinton, revenues and spending were inbalanced. we were...
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house republicans are in their second meeting of the day on how to handle the fiscal cliff solution. passed by the senate early this morning. many republicans are strongly opposed to bill but democrats say house speaker john boehner should bring it to the floor for a vote. he has not taken a public position on the bill. mohr has he said whether he will allow the house to amend it or vote on it. >>> grieving police officers in prince william county are honoring a fallen officer. motorcycle officer chris yung died yesterday while responding to a call. a vigil will be held at 7:30 tonight and there is now a motorcycle and cruiser in black at the eastern district station so people can leave flowers and cards in his memory. >>> a power surge may be to blame for a pyre that seriously damaged a church in prince george's county. the blaze broke out at the church this morning. investigators are looking into were the blaze was caused when power was restored after an outage. let's fast forward to the weather. >> talking about cool temperatures today. not all had a bad. even though we saw cloud
house republicans are in their second meeting of the day on how to handle the fiscal cliff solution. passed by the senate early this morning. many republicans are strongly opposed to bill but democrats say house speaker john boehner should bring it to the floor for a vote. he has not taken a public position on the bill. mohr has he said whether he will allow the house to amend it or vote on it. >>> grieving police officers in prince william county are honoring a fallen officer....
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senate approved a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff this morning. rene marsh is live with what will probably happen after the house reconvenes this morning. good morning, rene. >> reporter: good morning, tori. they should be on capitol hill about in 15 minutes. what we're learning this morning something all of the house republicans will meet to discuss this fiscal cliff package. it's now in their land. what will they do with it -- what will they do? could tomly kate things more -- could -- to complicate things more, eric canter has said they are not sure if they will vote on it today. we're just waiting to see what happens. let's talk about last night. vice president biden was on the hill. biden and senate republican leader, mitch mcconnell, they both worthed together very closely to work out -- worked together to work out this compromise. and we now know that individuals making more than 400,000 and families making more than $450,000 will see their taxes go up. and while those automatic spending cuts are delayed until the beep ginning of march, the
senate approved a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff this morning. rene marsh is live with what will probably happen after the house reconvenes this morning. good morning, rene. >> reporter: good morning, tori. they should be on capitol hill about in 15 minutes. what we're learning this morning something all of the house republicans will meet to discuss this fiscal cliff package. it's now in their land. what will they do with it -- what will they do? could tomly kate things more -- could --...
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speech or morning statement about issues regarding the fiscal cliff. you can go to c-span2 can watch that. they're coming in at 10:00 a.m. this morning. the house is coming in at 2:00 p.m.. did not have an agenda. coming in to be here and just in case, et cetera. they will be coming in and probably be in session for a short time and then go out. you could keep updated on our web site at c-span.org. another four day weekend on "booktv" and "american history tv" starting saturday running all the way till tuesday. "booktv" is on c-span2. four-day weekends there. you can tune in and find those schedules on our web site as well. thanks for being with us. enjoy your holiday weekend. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] >> both the house and senate to gavel in today. the senate starting its they momentarily for work on two bills, to extend provisions of the foren
speech or morning statement about issues regarding the fiscal cliff. you can go to c-span2 can watch that. they're coming in at 10:00 a.m. this morning. the house is coming in at 2:00 p.m.. did not have an agenda. coming in to be here and just in case, et cetera. they will be coming in and probably be in session for a short time and then go out. you could keep updated on our web site at c-span.org. another four day weekend on "booktv" and "american history tv" starting...
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clock is ticking we are four days away frulg off the fiscal cliff. what law makers are doing to try to avoid an economic disaster. >> the loss of a leader and a hero. this morning we are remembering general norman schwarzkopf and looking at the legacy he left behind on this friday september 28th. good morning -- december 28th. good morning i am charley croweson. >> i am megan pringle. the weather has been the story because we have seeing wild weather and it's been cold. >> some of that is coming up for the weekend. mike masco is standing by to let us know how bad it could be getting. >> we will see a couple inches of snow across the area. today not a problem a few clouds in the afternoon. glen burnie at 35. around the freezing mark in reisterstown and manchester 28 degrees. and here we go winter weather advisories over the northern tier close to the p.a. line into tomorrow. we are expecting advising that this storm over the tennessee valley will run into cold air and produce a snow event. look at future trend look good during the course of the mornin
clock is ticking we are four days away frulg off the fiscal cliff. what law makers are doing to try to avoid an economic disaster. >> the loss of a leader and a hero. this morning we are remembering general norman schwarzkopf and looking at the legacy he left behind on this friday september 28th. good morning -- december 28th. good morning i am charley croweson. >> i am megan pringle. the weather has been the story because we have seeing wild weather and it's been cold. >>...
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good morning, tara. [no audio] >> just hours away from possibly going over the fiscal cliff. if without a deal before midnight, americans will be ringing in this new year with tax hikes and spending cuts. this could kick the economy back into a recession. both chambers convened in a rare sunday session but came up empty. all a great tax rates should be preserved for the middle class. >> taxes on middle class families do not go up. >> in the deal must force wealthier americans to pay more. republicans say that will do nothing to curb the mounting debt. ernie to joe biden to break the stalemate. >> we are running at a time. there is too much at stake. >> workers may see less and there paycheck if there is no agreement. government contractors might be forced to lay off employees. businesses could lose tax breaks. many americans are still hoping for an 11th hour compromise. >> i would hope they could work together and realize that this is affecting everyone. >> both chambers will reconvene later this morning, at which point there will be 12 hours left until the deadline. >> what
good morning, tara. [no audio] >> just hours away from possibly going over the fiscal cliff. if without a deal before midnight, americans will be ringing in this new year with tax hikes and spending cuts. this could kick the economy back into a recession. both chambers convened in a rare sunday session but came up empty. all a great tax rates should be preserved for the middle class. >> taxes on middle class families do not go up. >> in the deal must force wealthier americans...
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house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the "fiscal cliff" bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated the deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush-era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making under $450,000. it also postpones harsh across- the-board spending cuts for a few months. >> this shouldn't be the model for how we do things around here, but i think we can say we've done some good for the country. >> middle class families will wake up today to the assurance that their taxes won't go up $2,200 each. >> reporter: president obama praised the senate agreement and urged the house to act without delay. capitol hill is quiet right now after an unprecedented late night. normally these halls would stay empty on new year's day but both the house and senate are in session with billions of dollars in spending cuts and tax increases on t
house speaker john boehner is promising a quick vote on the "fiscal cliff" bill passed early this morning in the senate or an amended alternative. boehner has not endorsed the agreement which may face opposition from conservative lawmakers in the house. vice president joe biden negotiated the deal with senate republicans over the weekend. the agreement makes bush-era tax cuts permanent for individuals making under $400,000 a year and families making under $450,000. it also postpones...
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they're going to have latest on the fiscal cliff and they're going to be hearing from senator bob corker. >> we will be back in about 25 minutes to give you a live update on the traffic and weather. >> and you can get your news 24/7 on wusa9.com. we'll see you back here monday morning starting at 4:25. have a great weekend everybody. [ captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com ]
they're going to have latest on the fiscal cliff and they're going to be hearing from senator bob corker. >> we will be back in about 25 minutes to give you a live update on the traffic and weather. >> and you can get your news 24/7 on wusa9.com. we'll see you back here monday morning starting at 4:25. have a great weekend everybody. [ captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com ]
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we begin with this morning's fiscal cliff and the drama that now shifts to the house. overnight the senate overwhelmingly passed a compromised measure. it it delays the spending cuts that could have plunged the nation back into a recession. for most americans, taxes would stay the same r for almost everyone but top earners. but the measure is now up to the house. lawmakers take up the matter in two hours and could vote later today. and republican leaders in the house aren't making any promises that it will pass. this morning both parties say more work needs to be done. >> i'm disappointed that we weren't able to make the grand bargain as we have tried to do for so long, but we tried. if we do nothing, the threat of recession is very real. >> we have done some good for the country. we have taken care of the revenue side of this debate. and now it's time to get serious about reducing washington's out of control spending. that's a debate the american people want and it's the debate we'll have next and it's a debate republicans are ready for. >> we're covering all the angl
we begin with this morning's fiscal cliff and the drama that now shifts to the house. overnight the senate overwhelmingly passed a compromised measure. it it delays the spending cuts that could have plunged the nation back into a recession. for most americans, taxes would stay the same r for almost everyone but top earners. but the measure is now up to the house. lawmakers take up the matter in two hours and could vote later today. and republican leaders in the house aren't making any promises...
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lawmakers are continuing fiscal cliff discussions this morning. let's get to john harwood with an update. i have now am viewing the ball falling tonight. if there is not a deal -- and i don't know, you're going to tell us what the chances are, but that gives a whole new meaning as that's coming down. we hit the cliff when that -- >> that would be the bottom of the cliff. >> this is the first time ever when it's more than just ushering in a new year, but it would usher in serious fiscal head winds. >> it would, but there's still a chance this is going to work. >> have you talked to anyone this morning? >> i did. i got a message this morning on my blackberry about ten minutes ago from our senate republican source who said talks with biden were good last night. they went late. that is a promising sign that there is still a chance. they didn't break down, but there's still a chance that biden and mcconnell can come out with some sort of a deal, maybe the income threshold would be $400,000, maybe it would be $500,000, but it looks possible that they're
lawmakers are continuing fiscal cliff discussions this morning. let's get to john harwood with an update. i have now am viewing the ball falling tonight. if there is not a deal -- and i don't know, you're going to tell us what the chances are, but that gives a whole new meaning as that's coming down. we hit the cliff when that -- >> that would be the bottom of the cliff. >> this is the first time ever when it's more than just ushering in a new year, but it would usher in serious...
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as they have yet to strike a fiscal cliff deal. deadline is now less than 24 hours away but the white house and congress still remain at odds over key issues such as creating an income threshold for raising taxes. leaders were able to agree on one thing, extending the farm bill for another year. that means that the price of milk is no longer at risk of reaching $7 a gallon. president obama says gop leaders have rejected his proposals to make a comprehensive deal. republicans say they are willing to work together. and president obama says december 14th, 2012, thats with the worst day of his tress densey. that is the day a gunman shot and killed 26 people at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut. most of them were children. and in an interview with nbc's meet the press, the president reaffirmed his commitment to new gun control legislation. the president says he still supports increased background checks as well as bans on assault weapons and high capacity bullet magazines. mr.obama also expressed skepticism about prop
as they have yet to strike a fiscal cliff deal. deadline is now less than 24 hours away but the white house and congress still remain at odds over key issues such as creating an income threshold for raising taxes. leaders were able to agree on one thing, extending the farm bill for another year. that means that the price of milk is no longer at risk of reaching $7 a gallon. president obama says gop leaders have rejected his proposals to make a comprehensive deal. republicans say they are...
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an early morning deal reached on the fiscal cliff. the u.s. still poised to go over that cliff. >> and as it is sun rises on 2013, we are still waiting for the house to act. that, by the way is not congress. we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you the impact it will have on you. >>> all right. members of congress never that pretty. >>> secretary of state clinton waking up in a new york city hospital. making excellent progress. we'll have the latest on her condition. >> welcome to "early start." i am ali velshi. >> i am christine romans. >> and quite a lot to talk about. through this morning, the senate passed a plan to fend off the fiscal cliff. but now it's up to the house of representatives to follow suit. just after 2:00 eastern time this morning, the senate overwhelmingly passed a plan that was crafted by the vice president and the senate minority leader, mitch mcconnell. vote? 89-8. the republican controlled house left well before midnight last night, so they will are to take up the measure today. >> i said all along, the m
an early morning deal reached on the fiscal cliff. the u.s. still poised to go over that cliff. >> and as it is sun rises on 2013, we are still waiting for the house to act. that, by the way is not congress. we'll walk you through the bill's details and tell you the impact it will have on you. >>> all right. members of congress never that pretty. >>> secretary of state clinton waking up in a new york city hospital. making excellent progress. we'll have the latest on her...
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. >>> congressional leaders have steered away from the "fiscal cliff." there is still no guarantee they went take the plunge. cbs reporter tara mergener joins us live from washington with the work that still needs to be done. >>> reporter: good morning, frank and grace. as of midnight eastern time, we were technically over the "fiscal cliff." now, as you said, congress, the senate, rather, did pass a scaled-back version. but it's setting the substantial now for a showdown in the house. >> reporter: in the early- morning hours of new year's day, the senate began voting on a bill to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff." >> the bill as amended is passed. >> reporter:
. >>> congressional leaders have steered away from the "fiscal cliff." there is still no guarantee they went take the plunge. cbs reporter tara mergener joins us live from washington with the work that still needs to be done. >>> reporter: good morning, frank and grace. as of midnight eastern time, we were technically over the "fiscal cliff." now, as you said, congress, the senate, rather, did pass a scaled-back version. but it's setting the substantial now...
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right now the country remains without a deal on the fiscal cliff. although the senate's solution passed by an overwhelming majority this morning, the process has come to a screeching halt on the house side. the number two republican in the house, virginia congressman eric cantor, says he cannot support the bill as it stands now. many republicans say that they are upset the bill doesn't do much to cut federal spending. democrats are demanding the vote but house speaker john boehner has not agreed to let members vote or amend the bill. >> that's fair enough. some have principled opposition. you also have to be pic
right now the country remains without a deal on the fiscal cliff. although the senate's solution passed by an overwhelming majority this morning, the process has come to a screeching halt on the house side. the number two republican in the house, virginia congressman eric cantor, says he cannot support the bill as it stands now. many republicans say that they are upset the bill doesn't do much to cut federal spending. democrats are demanding the vote but house speaker john boehner has not...
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a very good morning to you. taking to the latest headlines on the fiscal cliff. i will run a few -- through a few of them for you. from "the daily news" -- also "l.a. times" -- i will take to "a "boston globe"" -- "the boston globe" -- the new york post -- the story i want to start with this morning is from politico. that line is -- senate leaders are headed into a critical sunday session of congress with a similar mission to avoid historic tax hikes, setting the stage for a high wire a final act of fiscal cliff negotiating just two days before the country is hit with a series of tough austerity measures. -- that again is from politico this morning. you're getting your thoughts, and we want to hear your message to congress on the fiscal cliff negotiations. the politico story mentioned what was happening on saturday evening on capitol hill. here is the washington post -- the washington post also offers a handy time line of what is set to happen today in the countdown to the cliff. at 1:00 p.m., the senate is set to reconvene. at 2:00 p.m., the house reopens. -- to
a very good morning to you. taking to the latest headlines on the fiscal cliff. i will run a few -- through a few of them for you. from "the daily news" -- also "l.a. times" -- i will take to "a "boston globe"" -- "the boston globe" -- the new york post -- the story i want to start with this morning is from politico. that line is -- senate leaders are headed into a critical sunday session of congress with a similar mission to avoid historic tax...
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was important. >>> in other news this morning, retail analysts blame worries of that fiscal cliff and other issues for a slump in holiday shopping. sales fell more than 4% during the second week of december. but overall sales should be up 2.5%. online sales are up more than 8% through saturday to an estimated $48 billion. you done with your shopping? >> i got most of it done. my husband is going to have to finish it off for the rest of the family because i don't have anymore time. >> perfect excuse. >> and he's happy to do it. mother nature is getting into the holiday spirit with christmas lights of her own. listen to this, jupiter and the moon will be in conjunction tomorrow evening, but they're already close together in the sky. and bright enough to be visible around the world, even in big cities. >> and with a home telescope you'll be able to see the storms on jupiter and the four largest moons, as well as the mountains and the craters there on the moon. even with the naked eye, believe it or not, you'll still be able to check out this very cool show. >> hopefully the weather is ho
was important. >>> in other news this morning, retail analysts blame worries of that fiscal cliff and other issues for a slump in holiday shopping. sales fell more than 4% during the second week of december. but overall sales should be up 2.5%. online sales are up more than 8% through saturday to an estimated $48 billion. you done with your shopping? >> i got most of it done. my husband is going to have to finish it off for the rest of the family because i don't have anymore...
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cliff. and the house won't even be back to work until sunday, just two days before the year-end deadline. then there is also the milk fiscal cliff. have you heard of that one? if congress does not pass a new farm bill by january 1st, milk prices could nearly double some say to as much as about $7 a gallon. they have until the first to get that done or milk prices go up and with the fiscal cliff, massive tax increases and spending cuts. that's the latest here at the white house, back to you. >> thank you, sherri. >>> we've been getting responses to the cliff talks on our facebook page. that's where we asked you, what do you think about congress and the white house not reaching a deal on the fiscal cliff? do you think it's possible that a compromise will be reached before the deadline? tammy simpson writes -- peggy fleming says -- >> a lot of people fired up obviously over this. >>> traffic is back to normal on the springfield interchange, even while virginia state police continue to investiga
cliff. and the house won't even be back to work until sunday, just two days before the year-end deadline. then there is also the milk fiscal cliff. have you heard of that one? if congress does not pass a new farm bill by january 1st, milk prices could nearly double some say to as much as about $7 a gallon. they have until the first to get that done or milk prices go up and with the fiscal cliff, massive tax increases and spending cuts. that's the latest here at the white house, back to you....